Just received this invitation letter [Link] from a friend.
Apparently, RI is organizing some kind of Award Dinner in honor of our Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. The dinner is not cheap – $5,000 to $50,000 per table.
The letter said:
“This year, Raffles Institution will be honoring Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong with the Gryphon Award. This award carries the distinction of being the most prestigious award of the school, and it is an honour of illustrious Rafflesians who have made significant contributions to our community and nation.”
It said that the award dinner is also part of RI’s 190th anniversary celebrations. It will be held at RI on 27 Jul. The money donated is supposed to go to some social cause.
It further stated, “We would like to invite you, a Rafflesian and former community leader, to join us in this meaningful event to honor ESM Goh… lay a strong foundation for the next generation of young Rafflesians who will be inspired to follow the footsteps of ESM Goh and shape the future of our nation.”
When I read the last part, I nearly choked. What has this ESM Goh done to “inspire” our youngsters follow his footsteps?
More critically, what has he done for Singaporeans when he was the PM?
I can only think of 2 bloody things:
- Foreign Talent Policy
- Asset Enhancement Policy
And this idiot who screwed us with this 2 policies deserves to be honored with what Graphite Award?
I say, “Pui! Pui! Pui!”.
Thanks to his stupid policies, we are now stuck with 40% of FTs in this little Singapore competing with us for jobs. HDB flats relative to income are much more expensive now compared to the time in 90s.
My plea to the organizer. Please don’t give him any Graphite Award. I think he deserves at best, a graphite pencil.
Sibeh Tulan